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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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